Kenyan human rights lawyer Binaifer Nowrojee is to become the first woman from the Global South to head the Open Society Foundations, a leading private funder of independent justice groups. With her wealth of experience and unwavering dedication, the statement indicated that she was well-equipped to lead the Open Society Foundations into a new era of impactful and transformative change. She has worked extensively on the prosecution of sexual violence under international law and testified as an expert witness at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. “I have accepted this position because I know that when Open Society is at its best, it is an inspiring place to work,” added Ms Nowrojee. Ms Nowrojee pledged to remain committed to the values of an open society and to follow founder and billionaire George Soro's vision of critical thinking, local knowledge and risk-taking.

Source: Daily Nation March 11, 2024 17:43 UTC